But researchers have taken a closer look at this spider ... beside an Australian 50-cent coin, measures nearly eight centimeters. Photo: Australian Reptile Park Massive specimens like Hercules ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...